Landscape Architect / Designer

3+ years experience

Mader Design is looking to meet talented Landscape Architects and Graduate Designers to join our practice. we are looking for someone with previous experience working in landscape architecture, to design and lead projects in parks and institutional markets.

We seek a collaborative personality with experience in institutional/public site design and master planning projects, who is also seeking opportunities for professional growth. Our exciting and diverse project types include parks & recreation, healthcare, religious, community/civic, and education site design.

Candidates should possess strong organizational, design, and communication skills including effective collaboration with coworkers, clients, consultants, and contractor project teams, and the ability to coordinate project processes and work in a team environment.

 Expectations for this role include:

  • Full time, salaried position - 40 hours per week

  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and take initiative to progress projects

  • Work on multiple projects with multiple clients concurrently and adjust to dynamic project needs

  • Build relationships through communications with internal team, clients, consultants, and contractors

  • Coordinate projects in conjunction with other team members

  • Produce graphics, hardscape and planting designs, research materials, construction documents and project deliverables

  • Actively engage in opportunities in professional organizations and civic or community activities

Required skills include:

  • Candidates shall be a licensed and registered Landscape Architect, or hold a degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university, with experience in site planning and design projects

  • Developing experience in project design, construction detailing, specification writing, and construction administration

  • Strong collaboration and organization with proven ability to successfully participate in multidisciplinary design teams

  • Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively communicate with a variety of professional staff, clients, and project partners

  • Proficiency in site design, and growing knowledge of construction materials and techniques

  • Planting design experience in institutional and parks settings, with a focus on native plants

  • In depth experience with software including AutoCAD/LandFX, Adobe graphics products, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Suite

  • Knowledge of IT is a plus

Interested candidates should submit their resume and portfolio to Jeff Mader at jeff@maderdesignllc.com. Please feel free to contact Jeff at 317-889-1775 with any inquiries.


landscape architectural graduate / Designer

entry level

Mader Design is looking to meet talented Graduate Designer with experience with a desire to learn, grow, and make an impact while helping design, produce, and lead projects looking to join our laid-back, growing landscape architecture practice.

We are looking for someone who is ready to start their career in Landscape Architecture. Our project types include parks & recreation, healthcare, religious, community/civic, and education site design.

Candidates should possess strong organizational, design, and communication skills including effective collaboration with coworkers, clients, consultants, and a willingness to learn.

 Expectations for this role include:

  • Full time, salaried position - 40 hours per week

  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Work on multiple projects concurrently and adjust to dynamic project needs

  • Build relationships through communications with internal team, clients, consultants, and contractors

  • Coordinate projects in conjunction with senior staff

  • Produce conceptual design graphics and research materials

  • Develop construction documents and project deliverables

  • Actively engage in opportunities in professional organizations and civic or community activities

Required skills include:

  • Candidates shall have received a Bachelors or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university

  • Developing experience in project design, construction detailing, specification writing, and construction administration

  • Strong collaboration and organization with proven ability to successfully participate in multidisciplinary design teams

  • Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively communicate with a variety of professional staff, clients, and project partners

  • Planting design experience, with a focus on native plants

  • In depth experience with software including AutoCAD/LandFX, Adobe graphics products, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Suite

  • Knowledge of IT is a plus

Interested candidates should submit their resume and portfolio to Jeff Mader at jeff@maderdesignllc.com. Please contact Jeff at 317-889-1775 with any inquiries.


Internship - OFFERED annually

We are seeking a motivated student to join our team for the summer (or longer). We offer a paid internship that provides guided, real-world experience working in a private Landscape Architecture firm, with instruction and training from our experienced designers. Typically, the internships last 3-4 months and have previously been held by undergraduate students in Landscape Architecture who are nearing graduation.

Expectations for this role include:

  • Assist with production graphics, design, research materials, develop construction documents and project deliverables

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to take initiative with strong problem solving skills

  • Ability to take direction and complete tasks in a timely manner

  • Confidence to ask questions or ask for help or instruction when needed

  • Periodically attend project meetings

  • Accompany designers on site visits; help take notes, measurements and photos

  • 40 hours per week in-office time commitment

Requirements for this role:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Landscape Architecture (or closely related field) at an accredited University

  • Basic skill level in AutoCAD - familiarity with LandFX is a plus

  • Experience with Adobe Suite programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, Outlook

Interested candidates should submit their resume and portfolio to Jeff Mader at jeff@maderdesignllc.com. Please feel free to contact Jeff at 317-889-1775 with any inquiries



Mader Design
302 Main Street
Beech Grove, IN 46107

Mader Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.